Basingstoke and Deane Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, Basingstoke and Deane recorded a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 24% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure reflects a continued trend of relative safety compared to national benchmarks, though the area’s crime profile remains distinct. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 38.8% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (10.6%) and public order issues (7.6%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a mixed urban-rural district, where public spaces and community hubs may contribute to higher rates of violent and disorder-related crimes. Seasonal factors such as darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night could have influenced the rise in criminal damage, while the Black Friday shopping period may have impacted shoplifting rates, though this category remained below the UK average. The area’s lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime suggest effective community engagement or environmental design initiatives may be in place. However, the surge in weapon possession and drug-related offences highlights areas requiring closer attention. As the year progresses, monitoring these trends will be crucial to understanding the interplay between local conditions and crime dynamics.

November 2023 saw a sharp rise in possession of weapons, with incidents surging by 75% compared to the previous month. This increase, from 12 to 21 reports, contrasts with a 53.8% drop in robbery and bicycle theft, both falling from 13 to 6. The violent crime category remained the largest contributor to the area’s crime rate, accounting for 38.8% of all incidents—15% below the UK average. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 39.1%, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced public gatherings. Drug-related offences also rose by 44.4%, highlighting a potential shift in local criminal activity patterns. These changes underscore the need for targeted policing strategies, particularly in addressing weapon possession while leveraging the recent reductions in property crimes.

Basingstoke and Deane’s crime rate in November 2023 fell to 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a 9% drop from the previous month’s 6.3 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in recent months, suggesting sustained efforts or environmental factors may be influencing local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 37 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 174 residents, a measure that highlights the relative safety of the area compared to national benchmarks. With a population of 193,110, the localised nature of crime—concentrated in specific categories like violence and criminal damage—suggests targeted interventions may have contributed to the downward trend. This monthly exposure figure, while modest, underscores the importance of maintaining community-focused policing strategies to ensure continued progress.